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for John Sweeney
Fox-Ries
June 1, 2019
John, time passes but the memories hold. Still think back fondly to shared good times. This is Pam writing, Mike is up there in heaven with you now. I know you guys are hanging out and
joking around once in awhile. Mike always thought the highest of you. Me too. Thank you always for being such a very special friend. ♡P
Mary Kane-Walthall
December 13, 2011
Dear Sweeney Family,
It was by "accident" that I stumbled upon this obit and as you can imagine my heart sank with the knowledge of John's passing. I'll never forget the big loving hug he gave me when we met again at Peggy's funeral. Nor will the outgoing, fun-loving nature and charm, so Sweeneyesque, ever be forgotten. A special shout out to his womb mate Danny, together you made the perfect pair, an adventurous couple of brothers who obviously adored their older sisters. Your mom raised a bunch of irresistably lovable children...for that the world remains a happy place.
Love and prayers always!
July 4, 2011
Dear John, today is the 4th of July, I miss and love you so very much, I wish you were her with me so very badly, Your
loving wife, Theresa
June 30, 2011
Dear John, tomorrow it will be a month since you have been gone. I miss you so very much, and love you so much. I wish you were here with me. Love your wife, Theresa
June 27, 2011
Dear John, I miss and love you so much every day, I wish you were here. Watch over us! Love, your wife, Theresa
Janie (Eugenia) Keller
June 24, 2011
My sincere condolences to Johns family. I remember John from Sacred Heart and Amphi. He was always a fun loving person. May your memories of him fill your heart with laughter and joy.
June 24, 2011
My dear husband, it has been 3 weeks today, that you were taken from me. I miss you painfully. Please look out for us. I love you so much! Your wife, Theresa
June 21, 2011
my thoughts go out to you all as i share the exact same name as you john rip .an how i come across this is as much a mystery as to me a stranger from ireland an living in london.
June 19, 2011
Hi Johnny, I came to see you today at the cemetary, your grave still open,as is
my wound for you being gone from me, I miss you so very much, it hurts. I love you now and forever, Happy Father's Day! Your Loving Wife, Theresa
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers's Day My Dear Husband, I love you and miss you, thank you for all you have done for myself, and my family.
I miss your love every minute of every day.
Please watch over us, we need your guidance, even though you are not here, your spirit, will live on forever in my heart. Happy Father's Day, my love.
Your Wife, Theresa
June 18, 2011
Dear John, I miss and love you so much. Each and everyday, I wish you were here with us. I miss your love and support, you
brought me such joy! Happy Father's Day, to the love of my life! Love your wife, Theresa
Frank De Rocher
June 17, 2011
I'm so,so sorry to hear of John's death. I knew him since he wwas in the first grade with my sister at Sacred Heart in Tucson. Although we really didn't keep in touch, I realy got a kick out of him whenever I did see him. Hey, he was a funny,lovable guy! I'm sure he'll greatly missed by everyone. -Frank De Rocher Tucson.
Martha Cook (Brehaut)
June 15, 2011
Sweeney family,
My heart goes out to your family. I knew John since Sacred Heart and went to Amphi with him and Danny. He was a great kid and grew into a great man. I would run into him around town when he was stacking at Nabisco. He always took the time to chat and we would catch up on everyone we knew and just how each of our families were doing. I have many fond thoughts of John and I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Danny, I will say a special prayer for you because growing up you were so close to each other. My heart hurts for you. God bless you and keep you.
My deepest sympathy. Martha Cook (Brehaut)
June 15, 2011
When John married my mom, he said it was the happiest day of his life. He loved her
so much, and we loved him so much. We will miss him forever. Thank you for everything you did for us. Love, Rachel
June 14, 2011
Dear John, I miss you terribly, I would give anthing to have you back here with me.
I love you so very much, now and forever.
Love Your Wife, Theresa Sweeney
Ernie Wagner
June 13, 2011
I am saddened by the news of John's passing. We met in '84 at Nabisco in Tucson and had many great times together camping, fishing, and golfing (he also taught me how to play the game). He was a great friend and mentor who was always fun to be around and willing to lend a hand when needed. John, thanks for the good times and many great memories.
June 13, 2011
My dear Husband, I miss and love you so very much. The pain has been unbearable.
I wish you were still here wth us. I will
love you forever! Your loving wife, Theresa
Kathy (Knickerbocker) Mathieu
June 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our families shared some fun and memories years ago. We were in school together at Sacred Heart. Although I haven’t seen John for several years, reading through the memories shared it is clear that he has touched many lives through his work and family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Keep the good memories close.
June 10, 2011
John and I worked together at AJ Bayless many years ago. He was a great guy and was liked by everyone. My prayers go out to his family. You will be missed John.
Nick Duarte
David Locke
June 9, 2011
The world will be a sadder place without John in it. I worked with him at Nabisco and also Millstone. He taught me how to play golf and was always willing to share a smile. May the Lord give peace to his family and comfort them with His grace. I'll miss you John. What a good person you were.
Lisa Heintz
June 8, 2011
Sweeney Family,
May you find peace and comfort in your precious memories.
George Toto
June 8, 2011
I was deeply saddened by this news.
I remember playing football with John and Dan on the playground at Sacred Heart and when they were both neighbors with me for a short time on Pastime Rd. My heart goes out to John’s family and pray they will embrace a life well lived, and cherish their memories forever.
Michael Ries
June 8, 2011
John will always be remembered as a kind, delightful,fun-loving,encouraging guy with the best sense of humor.We were deeply saddened of this news. We were Nabisco mates, golf buddies, traveling salesmen together. John taught both Pam and myself how to golf and was best man at our Wedding in 1988. I`ll be playing a round of golf in his honor on Thursday. We miss him already.
Kathleen Farrell Dehn
June 8, 2011
To the wonderful Sweeney Family my heartfelt prayers. Grammer school days at Sacret Heart were filled with Sweeney's and Farrell's kids. Peace
Amy Louk Moore
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry to read this about John. I used to babysit Mary Cate and Jeanne when they were babies and have thought about all of them over the years and wondered where they were and how they were. John was such a caring and wonderful Dad and one of the nicest guys I have ever known.I am sorry he went through so much and was so sick but he is in a better place now with no more suffering.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amy Louk Moore
Black Mountain,Queensland,Australia
William Lynes
June 8, 2011
I met John in 2001, shortly after I met Merry Beth, his wife’s sister. John loved nature; he taught me and his youngest daughter, the Sweetest T (who shares my birthday :)) to fish in the river along his property in Shirland and to canoe. When we took our weekend excursions on the river, John would point out the wildlife that made the experience so much more enjoyable and personal. During the hours on the river, we would speak about our past, present and future lives; he would make even the most serious of topics seem uplifting with his wit and laugh. What I remember most about John was his love for his daughters – Merry Cate, Jenna Bella, and the Sweetest T. He loved the different personalities he saw in them as they morphed from early childhood to young children. Merry Cate was growing up like her Mom, The Bella was his movie star, and Sweetest T was just like him – sports oriented, nature lover, and independent. John was very proud to be their father. John loved his wife Catherine, who he said took care of him as no other person in his life. He would tell me that he owed her everything and was disappointed in not reminding her more often. He would say, she is beautiful from the inside out and you could see in his blue eyes the truth of his words. I miss my time with John, but I will never forget our private moments on the river. He was a good friend and a loving father. His legacy will be carried on the totality of his loving daughters.
William Lynes
June 8, 2011
I met John in 2001, shortly after I met Merry Beth, his wife's sister. John loved nature; he taught me and his youngest daughter, the Sweetest T (who shares my birthday :)) to fish in the river along his property in Shirland and to canoe. When we took our weekend excursions on the river, John would point out the wildlife that made the experience so much more enjoyable and personal. During the hours on the river, we would speak about our past, present and future lives; he would make even the most serious of topics seem uplifting with his wit and laugh. What I remember most about John was his love for his daughters - Merry Cate, Jenna Bella, and the Sweetest T. He loved the different personalities he saw in them as they morphed from early childhood to young children. Merry Cate was growing up like her Mom, the Jennahe Bella was his movie star, and Sweetest T was just like him - sports oriented, nature lover, and independent. John was very proud to be their father. John loved his wife Catherine, who he said took care of him as no other person in his life. He would tell me that he owed her everything and was disappointed in not reminding her more often. He would say, she is beautiful from the inside out and you could see in his blue eyes the truth of his words. I miss my time with John, but I will never forget our private moments on the river. He was a good friend and a loving father. His legacy will be carried on the totality of his loving daughters.
William Lynes
June 8, 2011
I met John in 2001, shortly after I met Merry Beth, his wife’s sister. John loved nature; he taught me and his youngest daughter, the Sweetest T (who shares my birthday :)) to fish in the river along his property in Shirland and to canoe. When we took our weekend excursions on the river, John would point out the wildlife that made the experience so much more enjoyable and personal. During the hours on the river, we would speak about our past, present and future lives; he would make even the most serious of topics seem uplifting with his wit and laugh. What I remember most about John was his love for his daughters – Merry Cate, Jenna Bella, and the Sweetest T. He loved the different personalities he saw in them as they morphed from early childhood to young children. Merry Cate was growing up like her Mom, The Bella was his movie star, and Sweetest T was just like him – sports oriented, nature lover, and independent. John was very proud to be their father. John loved his wife Catherine, who he said took care of him as no other person in his life. He would tell me that he owed her everything and was disappointed in not reminding her more often. He would say, she is beautiful from the inside out and you could see in his blue eyes the truth of his words. I miss my time with John, but I will never forget our private moments on the river. He was a good friend and a loving father. His legacy will be carried on the totality of his loving daughters.
Robyn (Smith) Raley
June 8, 2011
I'm stunned to hear the news of John's passing!! What an amazing presence he was at Amphi. He was always smiling, joking and having a good time!! His heart was sooo big. When I think of him, I can only smile, or laugh. He was always making me laugh!! Knowing both John and Dan since my Sophomore year. John was always sarcastic and I loved joking with him. He would just glare at me a jokingly expression from down the hall and I would crack up!! He was always so kind to me.
My heart and prayers go out to the entire Sweeney Family. I pray for God's peace and understanding during this time that came all, way, too soon for John and for all of you to have to understand at this time. What a legacy for John to leave, because when I think of him, I can only see him smiling and happy, just like the posted picture of him. He was a genuine, wonderful, presence and I'm grateful to have known him. I'm deeply saddened.
Steve Perry
June 8, 2011
I'm sorry to hear the news. As a fellow vendor in the grocery trade, I remember him as the "Cracker Stacker" from his days at Nabisco. Well liked by everyone and always had a funny story to share. I will never forget that he introduced me to my wife.
June 8, 2011
Sweeney family so sorry for your loss of a dear sweet wonderful charasmatic and humerous man that we will always remember him for . Prayers to the Sweeney family. John will truely be missed. Roman and Ann Steward
June 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss of a dear sweet wonderful charasmatic and humerous man that we will always remember him for . Prayers to the Sweeney family. John will truely be missed. Roman and Ann Steward
June 7, 2011
John you'll be greatly missed. Our Christmas parties will never be the same without you. Theresa, Rachel & Karl, so sorry for your loss... Chung Family
June 7, 2011
Deares Therest and Family,
This is Cousin Angel Catalano,
I wish that we could be there with you, to share your sorrow on John's suffering and dying!
thank God the "storm" in his life is over--he suffered a horrible illness!
We hope god will bless You with Strength to cope with the loss of such
a wonderful, Husband, Father, loved by many !
Eternal Rest Grant to Him O Lord, let
the perpetual light shine upon him!
God Loves you as we do!
Angel Catalano and Family
Mary Zimmerman
June 7, 2011
R.I.P." Nicolas", John you were one of the nicest reps that ever came into Logli's. Im sure you will be greatly missed by your family and friends...Mary Zimmerman
Kerry Dawson (Kim's sister)
June 7, 2011
Rachael, so sorry for your loss! Keep all the great memories in your heart!!
Marg White
June 7, 2011
John, you are a blessed soul. You will be remembered by many for your big heart. I will remember you always as a big brother from my childhood. Prayers to the Sweeney family. Margi (Hunnicutt) White
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